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Pecan Pie Cobbler

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword Pecan Pie Cobbler
Servings 8
This gooey, golden Pecan Pie Cobbler has a spiced base and caramelized nut topping. A cozy, crowd-pleasing dessert perfect for fall!

Ingredients

For the Base:

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup whole wheat flour
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ cup 2% milk
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • ½ tsp cinnamon powder
  • ½ tsp nutmeg powder
  • ½ tsp cardamom powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp dark rum optional, but adds depth
  • Pinch of kosher salt

For the Topping:

  • ⅓ cup light brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup caramel toffee bits
  • ¾ to 1 cup pecans chopped
  • 1½ cups boiling water

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2: Prepare the Pan

  • Melt the butter over low heat in a small saucepan, then pour it into an 8x8-inch baking dish or casserole. Set aside.

Step 3: Make the Batter

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, and salt.
  • Pour in the milk, vanilla, and dark rum. Stir with a fork until just combined and no dry streaks remain.
  • Carefully pour the batter over the melted butter in the dish. Do not stir—let the layers remain separated.
  • Smooth the batter gently with the back of a spoon into an even layer.

Step 4: Add the Topping

  • In a separate bowl, mix the light brown sugar, toffee bits, and chopped pecans.
  • Sprinkle the pecan mixture evenly over the batter. It may look like a lot—but it melts down beautifully. Again, do not stir.

Step 5: Pour Boiling Water

  • Very slowly pour the boiling water over the top of the entire cobbler, covering it fully. It will look like a soupy mess, but trust the process—this becomes your gooey filling.

Step 6: Bake

  • Carefully transfer the dish to the preheated oven. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbling.

Step 7: Cool and Serve

  • Let the cobbler cool for 15 to 20 minutes to set.
  • Serve warm with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate fall dessert.